Wheel & Brake Procurement Lead

Job description

Wheel & Brake Procurement Lead

Company : Safran Landing Systems

Job field : Supply chain

Location : Walton, Kentucky , Kentucky , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 3 years

Salary range : TBD

# 2024-143762

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Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage a team of procurement agents

o Manage staffing (hiring, coaching, performance reviews) for a team of procurement

o Organize the activities of the team (define portfolios, tasks …)

o Manage all procurement activities for a portfolio of vendors (60 active vendors)

o Ensure adherence to standards and procedure and propose procedure updates

o Manage complex problem resolution to improve performance on procurement in a sustainable fashion

• Manage shortages

o Identify shortages impacts

o Work with internal teams (planning, programs, sales …) to allocate resources

o Define supplier performance improvement plans

o Is the primary escalation contact for vendors escalation

• Manage inventories

o Measure current and calculate future inventories

o Define strategies to improve inventories

o Define target stock levels

• Manage the Sales and Operation activities for the external supply chain

o Monitor multiple performance KPI (demand stability, PO release rate, PO acknowledgement rate, adherence, OTD …)

o Review trends and coordinate action plan at the vendor or the commodity level with other departments

o Prepare and attend the S&OP reviews

• Make sourcing recommendations

• Focal point on ERP procurement activities

• Implement macros, Power Bi and other tools to develop tasks automation when relevant

• Leads a QRQC and participate in higher level QRQC (2 and 3)

Complementary Description

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent college credit required

• Green Belt Certified

• CPIM Basic certified

• 5+ years of experience in a production or materials function

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Carbon Way, Comte de BooneKY 41094

Walton, Kentucky

Kentucky United States

92,000

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27

Number of countries where Safran is located

35

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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.